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Run for Purpose – Tri-State 5K’s and Walks

PhyllisM — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:25 +0000

girls morning out at the Hyde Park Blast 2011 Spring has arrived a bit earlier than usual this year, leaving us with flowers already, sunshine and less excuses to get moving. There are many ways to get our heart rate up and everyone has their own style to the exercise component of a healthy routine. [...]

On The Slopes Again – Perfect North Slopes

PhyllisM — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:30:43 +0000

This year our family, again, received season passes to Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. We have already used them half a dozen times (I know, we haven’t even experienced a good snowfall yet) already breaking even on their value. I must say, skiing in 45 degree weather, often with the sun shining down is [...]

Family Friendly Restaurants: Blue Elephant Thai Sushi and Italian

PhyllisM — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:45:13 +0000

My husband and I recently went out for a “date night” to Blue Elephant Thai Sushi and Italian. I had a Groupon that needed to be used and I’d been there once before for lunch and the Thai was delicious. I must admit, the “Italian” part still throws me off but nonetheless, I knew the [...]

Community Arts Centers Spotlight: The Carnegie

PhyllisM — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:52:12 +0000

I gotta tell you: we simply love The Carnegie visual and performing arts center. Even before we had children who could enjoy their amazing educational opportunities and even before my friend ShannanB (founder of FFC) started working there, my husband and I enjoyed events such as plays and the Art of Food exhibit to name [...]

First Watch is their first choice

PhyllisM — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:42:07 +0000

On a recent visit with the grandparents who were treating us to breakfast my girls were quick to offer, we could all go to First Watch. This was a great choice because it was actually brunch time and we could all choose from breakfast or lunch options. This well established restaurant serves only until 2:30pm [...]

The Old Spaghetti Factory

PhyllisM — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:22:16 +0000

We recently visited an old time favorite: The Old Spaghetti Factory in Fairfield, OH. The downtown location closed years ago and we miss the convenience for sure. This is family fun dining at its best. There is a train car inside the restaurant and the overall atmosphere is large and nostalgic with dark wood trim, [...]

Get to Know Green Acres

PhyllisM — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:42:43 +0000

Several years ago (in my quest to buy more locally grown food) I found an amazing farm where I could buy pastuered meat, local produce and free range eggs. In the process of visiting the farm once every month or two, my children were able to see where their food comes from. One fall day, [...]

Family Friendly Restaurants: Downtown’s Mayberry

PhyllisM — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:53:19 +0000

Located on Vine, this place is an absolute delight of an experience. The food is delicious and sourced locally (as much as possible) making it fresh and seasonal. The Chef, Joshua Steven Campbell, is a Cincinnati native, who after graduating from Winton Woods High School, went to The Florida Culinary Institute and started his culinary [...]

Family Friendly Restaurants: Sweet Basil Thai

PhyllisM — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:45:30 +0000

Sweet Basil Thai is one of my favorite family dining places. Partly because it’s so convenient to my home (which is important for last minute dining needs) and mostly because the food is always good, there are plenty of vegetable options with the meals and the dining room is comfortable and quaint making for a [...]

Family Friendly Restaurants: Indigo Casual Gourmet

PhyllisM — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:51:51 +0000

Yet another local (this one is available on both sides of the river) place our family enjoys is Indigo. After a recent trip to Perfect North our hungry tired family stopped at the northern Kentucky location just minutes from our home to have dinner. I must admit this is not my husband’s favorite place and [...]